RN - MedSurg/Tele
About Facility
- 201 E. Grover St, Shelby NC 28150
- 241 licensed beds
- Level 3 Trauma
- Teaching hospital: No
- Certified Chest Pain Center
- Stroke Center
- Radius rule: Traveler’s permanent address must be 50 miles outside of home unit
Unit Information
- Beds: 32
- Average census: 32
- Experience: 18+ months Med/Tele RN experience
- First-time travelers welcome
Patient Types/Common Diagnoses
- Stroke, Respiratory Illnesses: Flu/Pneumonia/COVID, Renal Failure, Peritoneal Dialysis, Wounds, etc.
Patient Ratios
- RN: 1:5-6; surge staffing could have ratios of 1:7-8
- LPN (if applicable): 1:5-6; surge staffing could have ratios of 1:7-8
- CNA: 1:10
Required Licensure & Certifications
Skills required
- Basic Med/Tele skillset: Cardiac rhythm interpretation, experience with non-titrating Cardiac drips (Cardizem/Amiodarone), wound care, drain/tube management, PIV starts, Central line management, etc.
Support within the Department
- CNA - ADLs, mobility, feeding
- No HUC
- Charge nurse – may or may not have patient assignment
- Phlebotomy: Yes
- IV/VAT team: Yes
- RT, 24/7
- Hospitalist, 24/7
- Intensivist, 24/7
- Telemetry monitor tech: Yes
Technology/Equipment
- EMR: Epic
- IV Pump: Yes
- Med dispensing: Yes
- Monitors: Yes
- Unit specific equipment: VNO (virtual nursing - 10 cameras)
- Virtual RNs can act as 2 nd RN Witness for certain meds, can closely monitor patients requiring special monitoring, can assist with Admission/Discharge items, etc.
Floating
- Within region and scope of practice
- Will be required to float per region needs – will require floating to all facilities listed below, as needed, within scope of practice – DECLINE if not agreeable
- Region 3 - Cleveland, Kings Mtn, Lincoln, Central Division (CMC Main + Mercy + LCH)
- If floating mid-shift, Traveler will be paid for the time traveling between facilities (will remain on the clock)
Orientation (facility and unit)
- NEO
- 2 days departmental Yes
Scheduling
- Weekend rotation: every other
- No call
- Holiday Expectations: Travelers will work 75% of holidays Yes
- RTO: Can approve up to 6 days off, excluding holidays – must add time to the end of the contract if unable to meet contracted hours
- Shift times: 0630-1900 and 1830-0700
- Schedule cycle: every 6 weeks
Other notes
- Scrub Color: Navy
- Free parking: Yes
- Unit Culture: Works great together, very patient centered, fun loving
Active state license in good standing; minimum 1 year of recent experience in the specialty; BLS required for clinical roles; references upon request